August Congressional District Advocacy Meetings

The RPCVs of NENY are in the process of holding local district meetings with the congressional representatives of our catchment area. The purpose of these meetings is to request support for current or upcoming Peace Corps-related legislation. These meetings are being coordinated with the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA), which has amassed an impressive and very helpful amount of information to help with this.

We encourage each of you to consider getting involved with this initiative by emailing Eliot Cresswell (eliotcresswell@gmail.com) or Sara Poggi (sypoggi@gmail.com). If you’re interested in helping, please do NOT reach out to your representatives directly without checking with us first. As mentioned, we are coordinating these meetings with NPCA so we must stress the importance of a uniform, organized approach to our advocacy efforts. Help us work together to make the most of our efforts and present the Peace Corps cause in the most effective way.

Below are a breakdown the next steps involved by congressional district and a list of relevant resources.

The RPCVs of NYC are in the process of scheduling meetings with the Senators and/or their staff at their NYC offices. NPCA suggests we link up with those efforts to advocate for Peace Corps. If you’re interested in helping or participating, let Eliot or Sara know.

Former NPCA board member Priscilla Goldbarb held a meeting with Rep. Maloney’s Newburgh office staff on Thursday, August 8. Feedback from the meeting was very positive. We appreciate the opportunity to talk with Rep. Maloney’s office.

Becky Raymond and Eliot Cresswell met with Rep. Chris Gibson who was very receptive. He offered his support of Peace Corps overall goals and some of the current legislation under review. Thanks to Rep. Gibson and his staff for making time for the RPCVs of Northeastern NY.

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April Meeting

Our Monthly Meetings: 1st Tuesday of each month, 6pm

Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 7; 6pm

Potluck: bring a dish or beverage to share

Host: Chris Delker (3 Westview Ct., Clifton Park, NY 12065)

Presenter: Corinne Carey, Assistant Legislative Director for the New York Civil Liberties Union, will be presenting. Corinne will describe the legislation that recently passed related to trafficking, and talk more broadly about the Women's Equality Agenda.